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Banana Plant Bugs in New Leaf Tube

Small bugs in the emerging leaf tube of a banana plant cause stickiness. Exact ID not needed—treatment is universal.

Treatment

Spray all surfaces (especially inside leaf tubes) with 5 parts water, 1 part isopropyl alcohol, squirt of dish soap until dripping wet. One thorough application usually suffices. Coverage is key.

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